Interim Licensed Child Care Administrator - Eating Disorder

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve. 

Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH’s eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.  

Compensation Range: $50-60k per year

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

Our Offer to You! 

We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing: 

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits 
• Vacation and sick days 
• Employee referral program 
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc. 
• Resources to become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist through IADEP 
• Support for pursuing multi-state licensure 
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training 
• Supervision hours 
• Weekly training opportunities 
• Advancement opportunities within the organization 

The Licensed Child-Care Administrator is responsible for ensuring quality services and advocacy of children and young adults in residential facilities in the state of Texas. The LCCA is responsible for working with the facility administration to maintain an environment that promotes the patient’s rights. The LCCA spends daily time in the milieu and around the facility in a way that models company culture and professionalism. The LCCA consults with the Program Director regarding needs/duties to be completed and works closely with the Program Director when any issues arise.

Responsibilities

• As assigned by the Program Director, is primarily responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Daily supervision and on-site administrative responsibility as assigned by the Program Director for the overall operation of the facility.
• Ensuring staffing patterns meet regulatory requirements regarding supervision and provision of child/young adult-care services.
• Ensuring the provision of planned but flexible program activities designed to meet the developmental needs of children/young adults.
• Helping to ensure a system is available for employees to handle emergencies.
• Assign tasks to caregivers that do not conflict or interfere with caregiver responsibilities.
• Perform duties according to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the facility operates in compliance with applicable rules of Chapter 42 of the Texas
• Human Resources Code, Chapter 745 of this title (relating to Licensing) and other applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Ensure that a child/young adult in company care does not act as a caregiver.
• Ensure persons whose behavior or health status presents a danger to children/young adults are not allowed at the facility.
• Quarterly Health and Safety Meetings (Lead)
• The LCCA will meet regularly with the Program Director and Milieu Manager to discuss division and assignment of responsibilities.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.

• Active TX Child-Care Administrator License
• At least one year of management/supervisory experience in a residential child care setting
• Master's Degree, Doctoral Degree -or- Bachelor's Degree with at least two years of full-time
• child care or related work experience.
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.  

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.